Unbelievably, we are already half-way through the season. Mostly the weather has been great and it is wonderful to see so many players on the field on such cool and clear mornings. The blue sky and city skyline are a wonderful backdrop to a busy Saturday at New Farm United.

We have been on a steep learning curve as a relatively new committee, managing some new systems and also the first year with a Club Administrator. This role has provided vital support with registration, volunteer coordination and general club administration.

By now I hope most of you have met the Director of Coaching Danny Riley. Danny is on hand to assist coaches with programs, tips and general support about how to support and develop players of all abilities. Look out for his Tip of the Week and please make contact with president@newfarmsoccer.com.au if you want to make direct contact with Danny about specific coaching questions.

We are proud to be a community club with a primary focus on junior players. This year we have seen stronger engagement with senior teams as well which is raising many possibilities for how the relationship between seniors and juniors can flourish. We are fielding five senior teams including a women's team. As the committee gathers pace, we are searching out ways that the relationship between seniors and juniors can be mutually beneficial.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in an made the 2018 Party in the Park such as success. There were several children's activities as well as an announcement by Councillor Vicki Howard about funding for club house refurbishments. This is exciting as we strive for improved functionality and some aesthetic touches that help to make the Club House work as our hub and a place where we can connect and spend time. The moonlight disco was fantastic as children (and parents) danced the night away. Christine from Star Parties did an amazing job! For those interested in the Royal Wedding, there was front-row viewing thanks to committee member Jodie Springall.

At Party in the Park we also inducted Fabio Zullo as our seventh life member. Fabio began playing as a child, progressed to coaching children and then supporting the emergence of senior teams. He remains involved in the Cap 1 Squad and embodies how the club can be a truly united club for juniors and seniors. I met with Fabio only recently and we are talking about how to realise great future opportunities for all players.

Some of you have been in touch with feedback about the Club including some concerns but also many ideas about positive improvements. I welcome these conversations as they provide important ideas and connections for progressing the club as an inclusive and united organisation. We will be publishing some events in the near future which are opportunities for members and supporters to come together and provide valuable input to key areas such as designing the club house improvements and planning for how we can strengthen playing and development opportunities for girls.

Please don't forget we are a volunteer club and we rely on everyone giving at least 4 hours across the season. We are very keen to recruit in some key areas such as Ground Officials and with the running of the canteen. We are also keen to recruit people who can help engage with existing and potential sponsors.

It would be remiss not to mention that we have had amazing support from many sponsors. Please take some time to visit our sponsorship page to see who they are and what they are doing to help the club be viable and sustainable. Such community support is humbling and very encouraging to the committee as we work to ensure sustainability.

​Please contact me at any stage on president@newfarmunited.com.au or 0400 1964 92. You can also complete a feedback survey here. Thank you to everyone for volunteering and helping the club culture to be positive and inclusive.

RegardsFiona CanigliaPresident.

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Corner of Sydney & Brunswick Street, New Farm QLD 4005 AUSTRALIA

We are a community soccer club in New Farm

New Farm United Soccer Club (NFUSC) is locating in New Farm Park which is only 2km from Brisbane CBD. Our club is aiming to provide several types of football coaching to local kids from grass roots beginner lessons to advanced junior football levels (Brisbane Youth Premier League or Divisional Leagues in Football Brisbane). We believe we can create great football coaching pathway into NPL and QPL levels through our junior football coaching.

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